Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the internet or can not send pictures. If so, it is probably because of the APN seted up on your Crosscall Core-Z5. So we made the decision to write this content to fix this trouble. We will first of all discover what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your Crosscall Core-Z5. Finally, we will see in which situations you must modify the APN on the Crosscall Core-Z5.
What is an APN
The APN means Access Point Name. The APN consequently represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your Crosscall Core-Z5 to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN may therefore prevent your Crosscall Core-Z5 from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You should know that each operator has a different APN of their own.
How to configure an APN on your Crosscall Core-Z5
If you want to set up an APN on your Crosscall Core-Z5, you must navigate to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You will need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must select the three dots at the top right of the screen and choose New APN . You may then access a form that you must fill in with the data of your operator. For example, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the internet and copy it into the form. Almost always, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You have to do it again two times the procedure on your Crosscall Core-Z5. Indeed, you will need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.
In which case should you set up an APN on your Crosscall Core-Z5?
Typically, you do not automatically need to configure an APN on your Crosscall Core-Z5 as normally, this is done automatically. However, there are some situations that need the setup of an APN on your Crosscall Core-Z5. This is for example the case if you bought your used Crosscall Core-Z5 and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This can also be the case if you are traveling abroad and consequently change your SIM card.